Experts had warned about flooding danger

Bangladesh has experienced sudden floods, leaving hundreds of thousands of people in nine districts without water and electricity. Climate experts warn that this year's rainfall could be higher than usual, leading to potential flooding. The Gomti River embankment in Tripura has been blamed for the flooding, but the Indian Ministry of External Affairs denies this. The India Meteorological Department has issued the second-highest "orange alert" for Tripura, and a landslide has damaged a power-generating dam on the Teesta River in Sikkim. The flooding has become a significant humanitarian disaster for both countries. During the 28th meeting of the South Asian Climate Outlook Forum in Pune, top meteorologists predicted an above-average monsoon season across South Asia, including Bangladesh. The monsoon would be stronger in most South Asian countries, including Bangladesh, with increased rainfall expected in traditionally heatwave-affected areas. Experts believe that the lack of early preparation contributed to the worsening of the flood situation before the new government could fully respond.